Justice Mark McEwan said Daniel, who was 19 at the time, showed no signs of remorse after Phillips was fatally attacked with hammers and bats on June 12, 2014.

The judge said Matthew knew the confrontations would result in bodily harm to the victim. McEwan also acknowledged during sentencing none of the men took part in the assault, but he said they played a role in the death, nonetheless.

Both defendents claim in their notices of appeal the judge erred in several of his rulings.

The brothers are back in court on Nov. 26 to find out whether or not their appeals will be successful.

OPINION A report has recently stated that the average cost of food will inflate near double its average annual rate. This does not include fresh produce and most animal proteins. The inflation for these products may t